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Nasrallah Rebuffs UN Secretary General's Call To Disarm Hezbollah

By Jewish Press Staff

Hizbullah leader: "The armed resistance will stay and will increase its power."

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3 Likud Ministers Oppose Likud Bill Authorizing Migron Outpost Community

By Jewish Press Staff

MKs Begin, Eitan, and Meridor implore PM Netanyahu to enforce High Court decision.

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Arab Sector Leads Statistics in Violent Crimes in Israel

By Jewish Press Staff

Internal Security Minister presents plan to improve the situation.

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Israel, US Postpone Joint Military Drill

By Jewish Press Staff

"Austere Challenge" was to be largest-ever anti-missile joint military exercise between Israel and United States.

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Israel To Form New Cyber Warfare Administration

By Jewish Press Staff

Move made in recognition of the increasingly dangerous cyber warfare threat.

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Thailand Nabs One Hizbollah Terrorist, Manhunt On For Another

By Jewish Press Staff

Travel Advisory issued for Israelis against traveling to Bangkok.

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Vice PM Yaalon Disappointed By Obama's Hesitation On Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

Yaalon contrasted Obama's stance with that of France and Britain.

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US Gauges Israeli Intentions Regarding Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

Obama fears Israel will strike Iranian nuclear facilities.

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Iran Warns Gulf Arabs on Boosting Oil Production

By Jewish Press Staff

Comments come in wake of Saudi Arabia's assurance to boost oil output.

Middle East / Levant / News Briefs

UN Chief to Assad: 'Stop Killing Your People'

By Sam Ser

“Stop the violence. Stop killing your people,” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon said in a message to Syrian President Bashar Assad, whose troops have killed more than 5,000 people during a 10-month-old uprising.

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UN Secretary-General Scolds Israel

By Jewish Press Staff

Ban Ki-moon blames "the Israeli occupation."

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Russia Expresses Solidarity With Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

NATO ambassador: military action against Iran "direct threat" to Russia.

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Syrian President Grants General Amnesty

By Jewish Press Staff

Embattled president Assad offers another gesture to try to quell the 10-month old unrest.

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Israel, Palestinian Officials Meet Again in Jordan

By Jewish Press Staff

Third meeting in Amman yields agreement to meet again.

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Water Level in Lake Kinneret Rises 11 Centimenters

By Jewish Press Staff

Heavy rains in Northern Israel help raise Kinneret's water level.

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El Baradei Bows Out of Egyptian Presidential Race

By Jewish Press Staff

Withdrawal seen as a blow to pro-democracy camp in Egypt.

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Terrorist Killed, Five Wounded in Blast at Home of Gaza Terrorist Commander

By Jewish Press Staff

Popular Resistance Committees terrorist group: Explosion caused by "malfunction," not a result of an Israeli strike.

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Gaza Hackers take over Israel Fire and Rescue Website

By Jewish Press Staff

Palestinian cyber-warfare follows hacking of Deputy FM Ayalon's website last week.

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IDF Strikes Terror Cell On Gaza Border

By Jewish Press Staff

Terrorists fire rocket into southern Israel;no injuries sustained.

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Report: Turkey Dropping Flotilla Suits

By Jewish Press Staff

Move comes as a result of US efforts to defuse tensions between Israel and Turkey.

News Briefs / Egypt

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Poised to Win 45% of Parliament

By Jewish Press Staff

The more conservative Salafists are expected to gain 25% of the total seats.

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Russia Rebuffs Western Attempts to Strengthen UN Resolution On Syria

By Jewish Press Staff

Russian official: "West's approach radically differs from ours".

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Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Palestinians in Phone Call

By Jewish Press Staff

Obama reiterates "unshakable commitment to Israel’s security".

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Iran Calls on UN to Condemn Assassination of Nuclear Scientist

By Jewish Press Staff

Iran calls the assassination a "terror attack" in letter to UN Secretary General.

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Activists Return to Rebuild Mitzpe Avichai

By Jewish Press Staff

Outpost community near Kiryat Arba dismantled earlier in the day.

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Egypt to Seek IMF Loan After All

By Jewish Press Staff

Egypt's military-led government originally rejected the IMF's offer in June 2011.

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India to Continue Importing Iranian Oil

By Jewish Press Staff

India to work with Iran to circumvent US financial measures.

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MK Moshe Feiglin Rallies Leaders of Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press Staff

Likud MK warns of dire consequences of lopsided Netanyahu win in Likud primaries.

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Russian Official: West is Inching Closer to Military Intervention in Syria

By Jewish Press Staff

Former Head of Russian Intelligence speaks of possible Western military intervention.

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Deputy US Secretary of State holds talks with head of Muslim Brotherhood

By Jewish Press Staff

Number two US diplomat William Burns meets with Mohamed Morsi, head of Freedom and Justice Party.

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Knesset Speaker: If the Government Does Not Legalize Migron, the Knesset Will

By Jewish Press Staff

Comments come a day after Habayit Hayehudi threatens to leave coalition over the issue.

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Another US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in the Persian Gulf Region

By Jewish Press Staff

Pentagon says deployment of USS Carl Vinson is "routine".

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Mohammad Dahlan's Assets Seized in Jordan

By Jewish Press Staff

Jordanian action taken at the request of PA leadership.

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Former IAEA Inspector says Iran 'one year from' bomb material

By Jewish Press Staff

Olli Heinonen makes prediction in light of Iran's commencement of an underground enrichment facility in Fordow.

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IDF Evacuates Mitzpe Avichai Outpost Community

By Jewish Press Staff

Marks the third evacuation this week, following the eviction of Givat Arye and Gal Yossef.

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Hamas PM to Visit Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

Ismail Haniyeh also expected to visit Qatar, other Muslim countries.

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Israeli High Court of Justice Rejects Petitions Against 'Citizenship Law'

By Jewish Press Staff

Judge: "Human rights are not a prescription for national suicide."

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Japan FM: Japan Ready to Cut Iran Oil Imports

By Jewish Press Staff

Comments come during US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's visit to Japan.

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Natan Sharansky: New White House Chief of Staff is a "Great Israel Supporter"

By Jewish Press Staff

Jewish Agency Chairman applauds appointment of Jack Lew by President Obama.

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Yisrael Beiteinu Introduces Bill To Restrict Knesset Membership To IDF Veterans

By Jewish Press Staff

The bill would have the greatest impact on the Arab and ultra-Orthodox communities.

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Immigrant Absorption Minister: 'Ethiopian Immigrants Should Be Grateful To Israel'

By Jewish Press Staff

MK Sofa Landver responds to claims of racism against Ethiopian Israelis.

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UPDATE: Egyptian Government Nixes Abuhatzeira Pilgrimage

By Jewish Press Staff

Egyptian Foreign Ministry says it informed Israel that it would not be "appropriate" for Jewish pilgrims to make the annual visit.

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Romney Expresses Support for Israel in New Hampshire Primary Victory Speech

By Jewish Press Staff

Presidential hopeful also criticizes Obama's “failed”leadership.

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US Cuts Funds to PA's Sesame Street

By Jewish Press Staff

US to focus on funding programs that provide basic services to Palestinians.

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Vandals Graffiti Mosque, Torch 3 Cars Near Ariel

By Jewish Press Staff

Suspected 'price tag' follows evacuation of outpost near Shiloh.

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Knesset Committee Urges Europeans to Drop Legislation Banning Kosher Slaughter

By Jewish Press Staff

Committee discussion follows wave of European legislation seeking to outlaw "Shechita".

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Israel Expresses Support for India's Permanent Membership on UNSC

By Jewish Press Staff

Israeli President Peres lavishes praise on India, highlights strong and deepening ties.

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Russia 'Regrets' Iran's Continued Uranium Enrichment

By Jewish Press Staff

Russia hopeful it can bring Iran to the negotiating table.

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U.S. Senator: 'If you attack Israel, you are attacking the United States'

By Jewish Press Staff

Senator Daniel Inouye makes statements while on a visit to Israel

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Greek, Israeli Defense Ministers Meet, Discuss Expanding Military Cooperation

By Jewish Press Staff

Ehud Barak and Dimitris Avramopoulos pledge to deepen bilateral ties.

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Political Groups in Egypt to Protest Abuhatzeira Pilgrimage

By Jewish Press Staff

Jewish access to venerated Rabbi's tomb near Delta city of Damanhour under threat.

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Syrian Leader Assad Defiant in Speech to Nation

By Jewish Press Staff

Syrian President claims he still has his people's support.

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Knesset Passes New Bill to Prevent Infiltration

By Jewish Press Staff

Measures include longer prison terms and the power to detain migrants for longer periods without charge.

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Update: MK Michaeli Suspended One Month

By Jewish Press Staff

Anastassia MIchaeli suspended from Knesset plenum after water-throwing incident.

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India Agrees to $1.1 Billion Arms Deal with Israel Aerospace Industries

By Jewish Press Staff

IAI will sell UAVs, missiles, anti-missile systems, and other systems.

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Knesset Committee Passes Bill Banning Use of Nazi Words and Symbols

By Jewish Press Staff

Using Nazi slurs or symbols in public to be punishable by NIS 100,000 fine.

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Gilad Shalit's Father to Enter Politics

By Jewish Press Staff

Noam Shalit will seek to run on the Labor Party list in the next election.

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Jewish MK Douses Arab MK During Heated Knesset Committee Session

By Jewish Press Staff

MK Anastassia Michaeli throws a cup of water at MK Ghaleb Majadle after he calls her "fascist," tells her to "shut up."

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Delek Signs $5 Billion Gas Deal With Dalia Power

By Jewish Press Staff

Tamar gas field will supply Dalia with 1.38 billion cubic meters of gas over 17 years.

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High Court of Justice: Residents of Judea & Samaria Can Serve on Supreme Court

By Jewish Press Staff

Petition brought by Yesh Gvul against appointment of Sohlberg rejected.

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Israel Deputy Foreign Minister's webpage hacked

By Jewish Press Staff

Danny Ayalon's webpage falls victim to "Gaza-Hacker".

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Fatah-Hamas Reconciliation on the Rocks

By Jewish Press Staff

Recent round of tension triggered by Hamas' “inadequate and humiliating” refusal to permit Fatah officials to enter Gaza.

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US Responds Sharply to Iran's Threat to Close the Strait of Hormuz

By Jewish Press Staff

Defense Secretary, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff counter Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz.

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Major Terror Attack Thwarted at Samaria Military Courthouse

By Jewish Press Staff

IDF soldiers arrest four Palestinians, armed with pipe bombs, pistol, and a knife, at Salem Crossing near Jenin.

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5 Activists Indicted for IDF Base Attack

By Jewish Press Staff

Five activists suspected of involvement in the attack on the IDF's Ephraim Division military base last month indicted in Jerusalem District Court.

Middle East / Levant / News Briefs

Israel, US to Hold Joint Military Exercise

By Malkah Fleisher

The Israeli military will take part in a major missile defense drill in partnership with the United States, following a 10-day Iranian naval exercise near the Strait of Hormuz. The Israel-US Drill is called “Austere Challenge 12”, and will work to improve defense systems.  No date has been announced. On Wednesday, Iran announced that the […]

Israel / News Briefs

Saudi Hacker Publicizes 11,000 More Israeli Credit Card Numbers

By Malkah Fleisher

The hacker, going by the username ‘0xOmar’, said he has an additional 60,000 numbers he intends to release.

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Hamas to PA: Boycott Negotiations with Israel

By Malkah Fleisher

Hamas called on the Palestinian Authority to boycott upcoming land-for-peace negotiations on Monday.  The request comes a day before Israeli and Palestinian representatives are set to meet in Amman, Jordan. Direct negotiations between Israel and the PA were broken off in September 2010 after Israel refused to extend a 10-month building freeze in Jewish communities […]

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs

Chareidim Protest Media Incitement

By Jewish Press News Desk

Thousands of Chareidi men (ultra-Orthodox Jews) protested at Kikar Shabbat, the main intersection between the Geulah and Meah Shearim neighborhoods in Jerusalem, this Saturday evening. The protest was against what they claim is the unusual level of media incitement against their community these past few weeks. The primary complaints the Chareidim have are that their […]

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